Eggs
We produce genetic starter material; fish eggs with strong genetics that provide a very robust and healthy fish that performs well.
Broodstock
We take care of and refine the Norwegian code - the oldest scientific breeding program for Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
Research
Advanced genomics and research on growth, disease resistance, quality, and an increasingly sustainable aquaculture.
Our story
The Norwegian code and the oldest scientific breeding programs for Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout are cared for by AquaGen AS. This is a commitment. Preserving the unique starting point for creating a healthy and sustainable aquaculture is a mission we carry with pride and responsibility.
Meet the people
With us, you get to experience the whole finely tuned value chain in aquaculture – from advanced genetics to practical production of broodstock fish and eggs, which in turn are grown into food fish for human consumption by skilled fish farmers all over the world.
Global business
Our high-tech broodstock production facilities in Norway, Scotland and Chile produce eggs for farmers all over the world who grow them further to delicate food fish and millions of healthy meals – every day.
Certificates and declarations
All our broodstock fish and eggs are produced in accordance with recognized, certified quality procedures for fish health, animal welfare and sustainability.
Tax strategy – UK
The AquaGen Group is committed to full compliance with all statutory obligations and full disclosure to relevant tax authorities. The AquaGen Group’s tax affairs are managed in a way which takes into account the group’s wider corporate reputation in line with the AquaGen Group’s overall high standards of governance.
GLOBAL G.A.P.
GLOBAL G.A.P. (Global Good Agricultural Practice) is an international standard that meets requirements in food safety, environmental protection, fish welfare and health, as well as employee safety and welfare (GRASP). This is a comprehensive standard that ensures the consumer that the production is carried out according to strictly defined criteria.
Debio
Debio is a certification for organic aquaculture where consideration for the environment, well-being and good health of farmed fish is taken extra care of. This means that infectious agents, parasites, and medicine residues should not affect wild organisms. The density of fish should not cause behaviors such as stress or fin biting/injuries and the fish should have the opportunity to form shoals. The raw materials for the feed are from organic farming or off-cuttings from sustainable fisheries.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 is a standard for quality management. The standard sets requirements for identifying, managing, measuring, and continuously improving processes in the company.
Code-EFABAR
The European Forum for Farm Animal Breeders (EFFAB) has drawn up a code for good practice in animal breeding, including fish breeding, and reproduction (Code-EFABAR). The certification ensures that the breeding work is carried out in accordance with recognized breeding and animal ethics principles.
GMO Declaration
AquaGen AS confirms that eggs from our breeding facilities and from our partners has not undergone any form of genetic modification.
Report in accordance with the Transparancy act
EW Group
AquaGen is 100% owned by EW Group, a family-owned strategic holding company with international operations in the field of breeding, genetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition related to the global agriculture and aquaculture industries. EW Group employs 12,500 people across 160 subsidiaries in more than 30 countries.